Open To Work
PRINCE KANKAM
Data Analyst
Indianapolis
Summary
I am an educator and a researcher with a strong background in statistics, passionate about data-driven discovery. Experienced in teaching math with a focus on clarity, engagement, and critical thinking. Research interests include genomic data analysis, public health, and the application of computational tools to biological questions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
EIGHTH GRADE MATH TEACHER
Creston Intermediate and Middle School
Indianapolis
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to support students' learning.
- Managed a classroom of 25+ students, each section of 4 sections a day, creating a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students, including hands-on activities, group work, and technology integration.
- Provided differentiated instruction to struggling students to ensure their mathematical success.
GRADUATE RESEARCHER
Purdue University
West Lafayette
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary research analysing transcriptomic and clinical data related to Alzheimer's disease.
- Applied bioinformatics tools and statistical methods (e.g., PCA, differential expression, logistic regression) to identify potential biomarkers.
- Pre-processed and visualized high-dimensional RNA-Seq data (TPM) using R and Python to explore phenotype-gene associations.
- Contributed to hypothesis generation and data interpretation related to neurodegenerative pathways and disease progression.
- Participated in team meetings, presented findings, and documented reproducible analysis workflows for ongoing research.
- Alzheimer's Disease Research Project
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Ball State University
Muncie
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Mentored 100+ students during drop-in hours and one-on-one sessions, assisting with homework, study challenges, and academic struggles to improve performance.
- Designated to assist three professors with research work, manage computer lab sessions, and grade assignments for a data science course, ensuring accurate assessment and student learning support.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Ball State University Unified Technology Support
Muncie
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Capturing students' 80% of data into systems to create a digital ID used for printing cards.
- Conducting 10% surveys for the technical office to know student preferences on offers given on campus.
ASSEMBLY ASSISTANT I
Qatar Airways Catering Company
Doha
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Filed 150 employees' overtime every fortnight for the finance department to ascertain approved overtime.
- Coordinated 100+ events as necessary by performing any other duties assigned by supervisors or managers.
MOBILE WORKSTATION OPERATOR
Ghana National Identification Authority
Accra
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Delivered training on conflict resolution and management, collaborative negotiation, and cross-cultural communication for 100+ citizens; facilitated interactions and reduced conflict occurrences by 60%.
- Registered over 5000+ personal and biometric data into the National Identification Authority database, where cards are instantly printed and issued.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE
Vodafone Ghana
Accra
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Handled and resolved account queries via phone calls, ranging from 60 to 100 accounts daily; working complaints included lost credit and inbound sales inquiries relating to products and promotions.
- Negotiated with clients to resolve account delinquencies, earning clients' 90% trust while maintaining the company's loyalty.
CLASS TEACHER
Lydian International School
Accra
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Assessed the progress of over 80 students throughout the academic term and worked closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate their work.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
Education
Master's degree - Statistics
05.2025
- Relevant coursework: Theory of Statistics, General Linear Model, Regression Time Series Model, Computational Methods, Data Mining (Superfluid dx: Purdue University)
- GPA: 3.52/4.0
Undergraduate Degree - Actuarial Science
08.2016
- Relevant Coursework: Linear programming, survival analysis, Calculus, Algebra, Probability, and Statistics
- GPA: 3.27/4.0
Skills
- Python
- R
- SQL
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Office Suite
- IBA Cognos Analytics
- Google Looker Studio
- Online Digital Marketing
- Food Safety
- Occupational Safety
- Project-based learning
- Data-driven decision making
- Mathematical modeling
- Strong analytical thinking
Affiliations
- American Black Actuaries
- American Statistical Association
Voluntary And Community Service
- Ghana Students' Association, Ball State University, 08/01/24, 05/31/25, Volunteer as Vice Financial Secretary for the society.
- Cardinal Kitchen, Ball State University, 01/01/24, 05/31/24, Volunteer as a Student Server offering services to needy community members.
Hobbies and Interests
- Computational Statistics
- Machine learning for genomic data
- Data mining and analysis for clinical data
- Operational research
- Bioinformatics studies
Honors And Awards
- Top 100 student Ghana-India Kofi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT with NYA-Ghana, 05/31/18
- Ball State University Graduate Scholarship, 08/31/24
- Outstanding Graduate Assistant, Mathematics Department, Ball State University, 04/30/25
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridSalary Range
$60000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
EIGHTH GRADE MATH TEACHER - Creston Intermediate and Middle School
07.2025 - Current
GRADUATE RESEARCHER - Purdue University
08.2024 - 05.2025
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT - Ball State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT - Ball State University Unified Technology Support
08.2023 - 06.2024
ASSEMBLY ASSISTANT I - Qatar Airways Catering Company
11.2019 - 08.2023
MOBILE WORKSTATION OPERATOR - Ghana National Identification Authority
05.2019 - 10.2019
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE - Vodafone Ghana
09.2018 - 04.2019
CLASS TEACHER - Lydian International School
01.2018 - 09.2018
Ball State University, College of Sciences and Humanities - Master's degree, Statistics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Undergraduate Degree, Actuarial Science